Happy Monday! Sarah and I are back with our recap and thoughts on Part 2 of Growing Boldly by Emily Ley (you can find my Part 1 recap here) and don't forget to head to Sarah's recap. Part 2 of the book is all about "Utilizing What You Have"; your grit, your past, and the … Continue reading Book Club: Growing Boldly Part 2
Happy Monday! For those of you joining Sarah and I for our book club we are just finishing our first week of the book which means I'm sharing our first review. Our first section of the book included the Introduction and B: Believe in Who You Are, and Whose You Are. This section includes turning … Continue reading Book Club: Growing Boldly Part 1
I had finally gotten back into the habit of regularly reading last year. I was doing GREAT until about October when I got super sick with this pregnancy and just didn't have the energy or motivation to read. If I had a break all I wanted to do was sleep. But once they new year … Continue reading Recent Reads No. 2
After the year we all just had I don't expect anyone to approach this year in full force with a long list of goals or resolutions. My biggest goal for this year is to give myself grace, especially when things don't always go as planned. Regardless of your approach to this year and whether or … Continue reading Books for the New Year
When the start of social distancing rolled around in March I decided I needed to make the most of my time at home. I had really been slacking on reading since Jack was born so I told myself I would spend at least 20 minutes a day reading whether it was during nap or after … Continue reading Recent Reads Review
While I am someone who can read just about anywhere, I love having a specific spot to sit and read that has all the right things: comfort, lighting, peacefulness and storage. In December we started to update our bedroom a bit and finally decorate. I used this update as a chance to create a great … Continue reading Creating a “Reading Nook”
I have been reading like crazy lately. I think in part it is due to my new nightly routine and the fact that nothing on Netflix seems to be intriguing at the moment. I'm trying my best to make better use of my time which means reading instead of watching shows or scrolling through social … Continue reading Summer Reads
Over the past month I have really been trying to prioritize reading. I have always loved reading and that hasn't changed over the years. But my determination to read has. It comes in waves- some months I will finish 2 or 3 books and then another month or two will pass when I have hardly … Continue reading 4 Ways I Am Reading More
I have always loved reading. I was the kid who would have much rather stayed home and read on the weekends than anything else and I am still that way. I really thought after graduating college I would have more time to read but it turns out owning a house and working 40 hours a … Continue reading 2018 Reading List
“I live in two worlds. One is a world of books..." -Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls) Growing up I was a MAJOR book worm. I honestly preferred reading over most activities as I was pretty introverted and enjoyed the time to myself. I still love reading and try my best to read often but I no … Continue reading 10 Favorite Books of All Time
